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VEITALANOA | Fijian lore and culture
The Fiji Times
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August 23, 2025
As Pacific Island cultures grapple with the relentless combination of globalisation and digital distraction, a passionate Fijian academic is determined to turn the tide. Dr Tarisi Sorovi Vunidilo, renowned archaeologist, museum curator, and...
Samoa schools continue closure
Samoa News
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August 18, 2025
TONGA KING MOVES TO CONTROL FOREIGN AFFAIRS There are growing concerns in Tonga about the King's plan to remove oversight of a critical ministry from democratic control and place it under the Palace Office. King Tupou VI has never made any secret...
Good start for Fiji
The Fiji Times
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August 31, 2025
THE FIJI Water Flying Fijians started their Pacific Nations Cup defence on a high, beating Ikale Tahi Tonga 32-10 in Suva yesterday. Apart from the physical nature of the game, it also saw the celebration of culture with a group of USP students...
Clash with Sāmoa looms as ’Ikale Tahi aim for historic Pacific Nations Cup victory
Pacific Media Network
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The ‘Ikale Tahi are entering the Pacific Nations Cup at a crucial time, with players and coaches stressing that unity, culture, and faith must underpin their campaign. The 2025 Pacific Nations Cup(PNC) kicks off this Friday, with Tonga placed in...
Samoa’s youth face the ballot with uncertainty
Talamua
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August 15, 2025
By Dwayne Mahimkar* Apia, Samoa – 16 August 2025: As Samoa heads into the general elections, many first-time voters are unengaged, uncertain and uninformed. “I’m not really interested,” admits 20-year-old Tautinoga, a first-time voter from Upolu....
‘It’s a team like no other’: Moana Pasifika ready to inject new energy into Super Rugby
Pacific News Service
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Power, flair and courage. They are three words coach Aaron Mauger hopes will become synonymous with Moana Pasifika as the new Super Rugby Pacific franchise looks to quickly make a mark on the competition. While players were gradually revealed over...
Building momentum for public education in the Pacific
Education International
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August 19, 2025
Education unions from across the Pacific region – Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Samoa and Vanuatu – met to address the ongoing worldwide teacher shortages, calling governments and international institutions to prioritize public...
Samoa sets Nationwide Clean-up Day to help Combat Spread of Dengue Fever
Samoa Global News
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August 14, 2025
By: Jasmine Netzler-Iose, Govt Press. Samoa is gearing up for a nationwide clean-up approved by Cabinet and confirmed by Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa earlier today in a Press Conference with local media. The campaign is part of the on-going...
Sāmoa dengue fever death toll rises to six ahead of elections
Pacific Media Network
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Two weeks before the general elections, Sāmoa’s dengue outbreak continues to escalate. Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata'afa confirmed to reporters on Thursday that a child died on 8 August, bringing the official death toll to six. Health...
Today's rugby news as legend makes bold regions claim and Wales coach splits opinion in TV interview
Wales Online
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August 31, 2025
These are your latest rugby headlines on Sunday, August 31. North makes bold regions claim Wales legend George North believes that many of France's second-tier clubs would be competitive against Wales' professional sides and teams from the...
6 from Team USA among 54 out LGBTQ players at 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup
Outsports - California
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August 19, 2025
More than 10% of players named in squads for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup are publicly out as LGBTQ, a clear indication of the sport’s enviable reputation for being inclusive and welcoming. England is the host country for the 10th staging of...
Payne Haas’s allegiance switch to Samoa: a threat or an opportunity for rugby league?
The Conversation
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August 19, 2025
On Sunday, one of rugby league’s best forwards, Payne Haas, confirmed his switch in national allegiance from Australia to Samoa. Haas, who played four Tests for Australia, was born in New South Wales. His mother is Samoan and his father is...
Today's rugby news as Wales international makes debut for new country and coach demands pride
Wales Online
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August 30, 2025
These are your latest rugby headlines on Saturday, August 30. Ex-Wales star makes Test return Former Wales international Uilisi Halaholo has made his international rugby return ast the age of 35. The centre came off the bench for Tonga in second...
Uto ni Yalo arrives in Lata
Solomon Star
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August 31, 2025
The Uto ni Yalo voyaging canoe, with a regional crew from Oceania finally arrived in Lata, Santa Cruz, Temotu Province this morning, Sunday 31st August 2025. The team left Fiji about eight days ago bound for Honiara ahead of the Pacific Island...
Boost for Samoa as Payne Haas confirms switch from Kangaroos
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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August 17, 2025
Payne Haas has delivered a boost to Samoa and a blow to Australia ahead of the Rugby League World Cup, confirming his change of allegiance to the Pacific nation. On Sunday, Haas met the media in Brisbane and posed with a Samoan flag at the...
‘Rethinking’: Torn Tino’s looming defection call... as Samoa bosses turn up heat
Fox Sports
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Samoa rugby league powerbrokers have reportedly held secret meeting with Titans star Tino Fa’asuamaleaui — who is torn regarding his looming international eligibility decision. According to Code Sports, Samoan bosses have continued their...
Bridging Education and Service: BYU Political Science Student’s Impactful Internship in Samoa
Samoa Global News
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August 15, 2025
By Ruveni Yabakivou, BYU University Student Writer. From the moment Taylor James Lagaaia stepped into the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Labor in Samoa (MCIL), he knew it wouldn’t just be an internship – he was taking steps into the future he...
Remembering Rev. Dr. Nelson Price: A pastor, mentor, and Cobb County icon
Marietta Daily Journal - Georgia
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August 31, 2025
Editor's note: The Rev. Dr. Nelson Price died Saturday. The MDJ sat down with him earlier this month for the following interview. KENNESAW — President Jimmy Carter once called him the “Baptist preacher who wears alligator shoes.” Former Gov. Roy...
Election Court recommends separate forms for religious & cultural Monotaga
Talamua
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August 15, 2025
By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 16 August 2025: The Electoral Court has issued recommendations for the Office of the Electoral Commission (OEC) to assist bring clarity to aspects of candidates qualifications following this weeks electoral...
School calendar set to change in Samoa as schools closed for another week
RNZ
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August 14, 2025
Photo: 123RF Samoa's Ministry of Education and Culture chief executive A'eau Christopher Hazelman says the school term calendar is set to change due to prolonged dengue-related closures. Primary school students in Samoa will have a fourth week of...